(12/27/12) - It is estimated that one in three Americans have some form of arthritis or joint pain. “Arthritis is caused when the cartilage that cushions the bones softens and wears away, causing the bones to rub against one another,” said Dr. Michael Sutton, McLeod Orthopaedics Dillon. "There are different types of Arthritis among adults. Rheumatoid, Traumatic and Osteoarthritis are 3 types," according to Dr. Sutton. "Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation that can cause damage to th...

(11/21/12) - November is Prematurity Awareness Month. The Birthing Center at McLeod Dillon and McLeod OB/GYN Dillon have placed purple ribbons on their entrance doors to raise awareness of premature births. The March of Dimes 2020 goal for preterm birth rates is 9.6%. South Carolina’s current preterm birth rate is 14.2%. Every year, 15 million babies are born too soon, and more than 1 million die. At least 75 percent of these deaths can be prevented. By improving access to health care c...

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